Joshua Newman

Joshua Newman

Product-First AI Leader

Bridging the gap between deep tech research and unicorn-scale product execution.

Deep Tech

20 patents in AI, computer vision, and distributed systems

Startup Veteran

Battle-hardened experience from 0 -> 1 to Series D scale

Human Systems

Aligning engineering, product strategy, and customer psychology.

Selected Work

A timeline of technical leadership from 0->1 invention to unicorn scale execution

Co-Founder & CTO

Platik

Inverting the chatbot paradigm to build a 'Thinking Partner' for high-stakes decision-making. Architected an auditable 'Glass Box' orchestration that translates patent-pending R&D into a transparent consumer and B2B platform.

Director of AI

Banjo

Architected the global 'Live Grid' engine processing millions of signals per second. Scaled the AI organization and core detection capabilities through a Series D unicorn valuation and global expansion.

Founding Engineer

mi|im

Developed cm-accurate 3D tracking systems with millisecond precision for major US retail deployments. Optimized real-time CV pipelines for low-power edge computing to bridge the gap between R&D and hardware.

Writing & Perspectives

I write about the intersection of technology and human agency.

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Background

Where I learned to think, lead, and stay calm when things get difficult.

EDUCATION

Trinity College Dublin

B.A. PPES (Philosophy, Poli Sci, Econ, Sociology)

Valedictorian

Alpinist & Builder

Outside of work, find me skiing and climbing in the American West.

Alpinist & Builder

Outside of work, find me skiing and climbing in the American West.

Alpinist & Builder

Outside of work, find me skiing and climbing in the American West.

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk AI strategy, product leadership, climbing, or anything else

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk AI strategy, product leadership, climbing, or anything else

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk AI strategy, product leadership, climbing, or anything else

Copyright 2026 by Josh Newman

Copyright 2026 by Josh Newman

Copyright 2026 by Josh Newman